(Newser) – A North
Carolina man had his sperm frozen when he was 16, before leukemia
treatment rendered him sterile. A record 22 years later, Chris
Biblis and his wife conceived a daughter—and now she’s been born
healthy, the Times of London reports. “From my life being
saved to being able to create a life, words just can’t describe
where we are now,” Biblis said.
The sperm was kept for 22
years in liquid nitrogen. After it thawed, 35% of the cells
appeared potent. Doctors injected them into 10 eggs; seven were
fertilized and a batch were put into storage in case the family
wants more children. “We had every reason to expect a perfect baby
but are thrilled nonetheless,” said a doctor. The previous such
record was 21 years.
